This podcast episode explores various topics, including the significance of the upcoming meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and US President Joe Biden, the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia, and the use of AI in the music industry. The meeting between Japan and the US reflects the importance of the Indo-Pacific region and the US strategy in the world. The piracy off the coast of Somalia has been fueled by political strife and illegal fishing, although it has not reached the same levels as in the past. AI in music has evolved from its early beginnings and now plays a role in generating new music and empowering human composers.